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enRemembering 9/11 for Parents and Kidshttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/09/08/remembering-911-parents-kids
Tiffany James, Mosholu Library<p>Nearly fifteen years ago New York City experienced the unforgettable day of September 11. Adults who lived through it will always remember the events that unfolded, but many young children don't know a lot about 9/11 or fully understand how the day changed this nation and so many lives. </p>
<p>Many caregivers struggle to discuss the events with children, and it can be daunting to find books that engage children, help them to understand such a pivotal point in history, and serve as a starting point for discussion. Fortunately this year we have two new fictional accounts about 9/11 for children, ideal for the next generation. <p></p></p>
<p><em>Towers Falling</em> by Jewel Parker Rhodes and <em>Nine Ten: A September 11 Story</em> by Nora Raleigh Baskin present 9/11 in an accessible way for young readers without being too heavy. Instead they are presented in a thoughtful and meaningful way, and are a welcome addition to children's literature.</p>
<p>May we never forget.</p>
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<figcaption class="catalog-caption"></figcaption></figure><p><em><a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb21001612__Stowers%20falling__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=def">Towers Falling</a></em> by Jewell Parker Rhodes<p></p></p>
<p><em>Towers Falling</em> tells the story of 5th grade Deja who lives in Brooklyn with her family. Deja starts a new school where the teacher begins a lesson on September 11, which Deja knows nothing about. In fact there are a lot of things she doesn’t know much about: like why her family has to live in a shelter, why her father is always sick, and why September 11 is so important for the class to learn about. Deja, along with her new friends at school, begin a journey to answer questions about 9/11 and on the way Deja learns new things about her family, community, and friendship.<p></p><p></p></p>
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<figure class="catalog-image caption caption caption align-left align-left inline inline"><a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb21001637__Snine%20ten__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=def"><img alt="Nine Ten" src="//images.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?UserID=ContentCafeClient&amp;Password=Client&amp;Return=T&amp;Type=L&amp;Value=9781442485068" width="100px" /></a>
<figcaption class="catalog-caption"></figcaption></figure><p><em><a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb21001637__Snine%20ten__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=def">Nine Ten: A September 11 Story</a></em> by Nora Raleigh Baskin</p>
<p><p></p><em>Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story</em> is the story of four kids in various cites who experience 9/11 on contrasting levels. These four middle school kids in Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, and New York City start out on 9/10 wrapped up in their own individual challenges at home, from one dealing with an absentee father to another grieving for a lost one. They have no idea that they are all about to come together as a result of 9/11, as their families and communities are affected by the tragic events.</p>
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<figure class="catalog-image caption caption caption align-left align-left inline inline"><a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb20850503__Swhat%20were%20the%20twin%20towers__Orightresult__X6?lang=eng&amp;suite=def"><img alt="What Were the Twin Towers" src="//images.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?UserID=ContentCafeClient&amp;Password=Client&amp;Return=T&amp;Type=L&amp;Value=9780448487854" width="100px" /></a>
<figcaption class="catalog-caption"></figcaption></figure><p>Looking for a non-fiction account for young readers? Check out <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb20850503__Swhat%20were%20the%20twin%20towers__Orightresult__X6?lang=eng&amp;suite=def"><em>What Were the Twin Towers?</em></a> by Jim O'Connor, from the What Was...? Series. This easy-to-read title gives kids info about the towers from its early building stages to its unfortunate end in 2001.</p>
<p>You might also be interested in:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/09/09/when-trying-explain-unthinkable">When Trying to Explain the Unthinkable</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/06/15/books-help-kids-cope">Books to Help Kids Cope</a></li>
</ul>United States Historyhttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/09/08/remembering-911-parents-kids#commentsThu, 08 Sep 2016 16:58:49 -0400Ready, Set, Summer Readinghttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/05/29/summer-reading-mosholu
Tiffany James, Mosholu Library<p><span class="inline inline inline-right inline-right"><img src="//www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/images/summer_reading_2013_kids_poster.img_assist_custom.png" alt="" title="" class="image image image-img_assist_custom" width="224" height="262" /></span>Summer's almost here and many are looking forward to warmer temperatures, vacationing, beaches, parks, picnics, barbecues, the list goes on and on. But wait, don't forget to read!</p>
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<p>Every year the library hosts our summer reading program for children, teens, and adults, spreading the joy of reading during the lazy hazy days of summer. On Thursday, June 6th the <a href="/locations/mosholu" rel="nofollow">Mosholu Library</a> will host a Summer Reading Kick Off for children and parents. On this date children can register for summer reading, pick up summer book lists and get free summer program information and enjoy the musical sounds of <a href="http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/49/node/211308?lref=49%2Fcalendar">Presley and Melody</a>.</p>
<p>Here's a peek at what you can look forward to this summer at the Mosholu Library for children.</p>
<ul><li><strong>Storytime programs 3 times a week:</strong> Bring your toddlers ages 18-36 months to cool off at the library for stories, songs, and rhymes and meet other toddlers and parents in the neighborhood <a href="http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/49/calendar?keyword=story">on Thursday mornings</a>. Children ages 4 and up can enjoy read alouds <a href="http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/49/calendar?keyword=aloud">on Monday and Wednesday afternoons</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Global Partners Jr. Program: </strong>Looking for a fun and educational activity for your tween this summer? The Global Partners Jr. Program is your answer. This is an online exchange program that connects kids in New York City with their peers around the world. They also learn about improving the environment and their communities. Program meets 3 times a week for children ages 9-12. Registration is required.</li>
<li><strong>Summer Reading Website:</strong> Check out <a href="http://www.summerreading.org" rel="nofollow">summerreading.org</a>. Log your summer books, reading times, rate books, design avatars and more. Just another way to make summer reading fun.<span class="inline inline inline-middle inline-middle"><img src="//www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/images/photo_4_1.inline vertical.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image image-inline image-inline vertical vertical" width="201" height="300" /></span></li>
</ul><p>For more information on summer reading and summer programs join us at our <a href="http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/49/node/209372?lref=49%2Fcalendar">Summer Reading Kick Off</a><strong> </strong>on Thursday, June 6th at 1 p.m. or stop in anytime during regular library hours.</p>https://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/05/29/summer-reading-mosholu#commentsWed, 29 May 2013 12:12:12 -0400Happy Birthday Dr. Seusshttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/03/02/happy-birthday-dr-seuss
Tiffany James, Mosholu Library<p><span class="inline inline inline-left inline-left"><img alt="" class="image image image-inline image-inline vertical vertical" height="300" src="//www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/images/photo_3_1.inline vertical.jpg" title="" width="224" /></span>As many gear up to celebrate the life and works of <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)">Dr. Seuss</a>, we here at the <a href="/locations/mosholu" rel="nofollow">Mosholu Library</a> will remember the great children's writer and illustrator with a <a href="http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/49/node/202248?lref=49%2Fcalendar">special Dr. Seuss Storytime on Saturday, March </a>1st.</p><!--break--><p>Dr. Seuss was born Theodore Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904. He was born in Springfield Massachusetts and later moved to New York City working on his writing and drawing. He started writing and cartooning for adults in papers and magazines but eventually went on to try his hand at children's books.</p><p>His first children's book was <em>And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street</em> in 1937. And the rest as they say is history. In memoriam here are some classic and favorite lines from some of his books. And don't forget to join us for Dr. Seuss stories and crafts for children on March 1st at 2:00 p.m.</p><p><span class="inline inline inline-right inline-right"><img alt="" class="image image image-inline image-inline vertical vertical" height="300" src="//www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/images/photo_4_0.inline vertical.jpg" title="" width="224" /></span>"A person's a person, no matter how small" (From <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)"><em>Horton Hears a Who!</em></a>, 1954)</p><p>"Maybe Christmas he thought doesn't come from a store.<br />Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more." (From <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)"><em>How the Grinch Stole Christmas!</em></a>, 1957)</p><p>"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,<br />nothing is going to get better. It's not." (From <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)"><em>The Lorax</em></a>, 1971)</p><p>"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.<br />You can steer yourself any direction you choose." (From <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)"><em>Oh, the Places You'll Go!</em></a>, 1990 )</p><p>"If we didn't have birthdays, you wouldn't be you.<br />If you'd never been born, well then what would you do?"<br />"I am what I am! That's a great thing to be!<br />If I say so myself, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!" (From <a href="http://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/search/C__S(Happy Birthday to You)"><em>Happy Birthday to You!</em></a>, 1959)</p><p>Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, may we never lose the power of imagination.</p>https://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/03/02/happy-birthday-dr-seuss#commentsSat, 02 Mar 2013 05:05:11 -0500The Perks of Being a Children's Librarianhttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/01/28/perks-being-childrens-librarian
Tiffany James, Mosholu Library<p><span class="inline inline inline-right inline-right"><img src="//www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/images/photo_0.inline vertical.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image image-inline image-inline vertical vertical" width="224" height="300" /></span>There are many joys to being a <a href="http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/librarians.htm" rel="nofollow">librarian</a>, especially a children's librarian. From children's hugs to say thank you, laughter when you read aloud a silly story, dancing and singing to songs such as<em> </em>"Shake Your Sillies Out" or "If You're Happy and You Know It." There's the excitement of a child who gets their first <a href="http://www.nypl.org/help/library-card">library card</a> or the child on a class trip to the library who exclaims "wow" when they are introduced to the many wonderful resources one building can hold.</p>
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<p>And of course I can't forget the lovely parents who bring me flowers, cookies, and chocolate. These simple joys make being a humble librarian worth it. Yet sometimes there is someone who goes the extra mile to say thank you and I appreciate what you do. This came recently when a patron who has been coming to the library for several years presented me with a lovely gift. A beautiful handmade quilt was given to me, perhaps one of the best gifts I have received. Along with the quilt was something even more beautiful, a hand written card to say "thank you" along with the following quote,</p>
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<p>"At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross the threshold, that magic threshold into the library, we change their lives forever, for the better." </p>
—<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/issuesadv/kidscampaign/kidsquotes" rel="nofollow">President Barack Obama</a> (then Senator Obama) </blockquote>
<p>What a pick me up! Perhaps my work is not in vain. The perks of being a librarian range on so many levels, but this was the icing on the cake.</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who appreciates what librarians do.</p>
<p>The quilt now proudly hangs in the children's room at the NYPL, <a href="/locations/mosholu" rel="nofollow">Mosholu Library</a>.</p>https://www.nypl.org/blog/2013/01/28/perks-being-childrens-librarian#commentsMon, 28 Jan 2013 10:10:38 -0500